Derived from the term polyeros which describes the lifestyle of having a current sexual partner and agreeing that each member can seek additional sexual relationships.
The term which is given to a person who has sex with multiple partners. This person can be in any configuration of polyamorous relationship.
Gary: “Are you polyamorous, Ashley?”
Ashley: “Well, technically yes, but I’m mainly a polyerocist. It’s different from polyamory because I only like to have multiple sexual partners, not just partners.”
Gary: “Oh yeah?”